In wake of girl’s death, lawmakers describe balance of public information and safeguarding criminal case

Fourteen-year-old Kyneddi Miller of Boone County was found dead -- “emaciated to a skeletal state" -- on the bathroom floor of her home.

Child found dead in hot car in Morgantown

Police say the child was found in a parked SUV Wednesday afternoon.

Turnpike ready for a busy weekend

More than a half-Million vehicles are expected to pass through the toll gates on the West Virginia Turnpike from Thursday to Monday.

White House approves individual disaster assistance for West Virginia tornado victims

The April 2 storms resulted in about 10 tornados across the state.

$5,000 reward being offered in Wood County double fatal fire investigation

James Bailey, 41, and Felicia Goff, 40, were found dead before a home in Walker went up in flames Sunday.

More information released on suspect in case of woman’s body found near Martinsburg

The body was found on a burning couch May 6.

MetroNews This Morning 5-23-24

Summary of West Virginia news, sports, weather for Thursday, May 23, 2024

Yeager Airport approves next year’s budget, looks ahead to various projects

Wednesday, CRW board members approved the budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 at just over $13 million which starts July 1.

Bikers roll through West Virginia on way to D.C. in “Run for the Wall”

It's the 36th annual Run for the Wall which honors veterans leading up to Memorial Day.

PSC launches task force for outage messages coming from utility companies

The task force will first meet June 14.

Man guilty of murder in Fayette County will be sentenced next week

Kayce Simms will be sentenced on May 30 for a 2022 shooting.

West Virginia Public Education Collaborative launches new national teacher recruitment program

Program recruits of Teachers Ascend will receive a $6,000 stipend

Delegate and sports journalist Danny Wells has died

He then worked as sports editor for the Charleston Gazette from 1989 to 2001.

Guard deployment in the state’s corrections facilities has ended

Corrections Commissioner Billy Marshall tells lawmakers all in-house employees are handling the duties now and since January first they've hired more than 230 new workers in the jails and prisons

West Virginia MetroNews wins two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

The RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards are among the most prestigious in broadcast and digital news.

Gee and other officials praise millions of dollars dedicated to relief for student financial aid

Most of the money, $51 million goes to support financial aid for students in response to problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly called FAFSA.

Fallen law enforcement officers ceremony in Clarksburg honors Sgt. Cory Maynard

The state police trooper died while responding to a shooting in Mingo County in June 2023.

MetroNews This Morning 5-22-24

Summary of West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Skaff still in recovery mode at hospital following snake bites

Skaff is being treated at CAMC in Charleston.

First of five USA Cycling events held in Charleston was a success

The USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships wrapped up Sunday for its inaugural year.